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2008

Twilight script

Isabella Swan moves to Forks, Washington, and falls in love with the mysterious Edward Cullen, who she discovers is a vampire. Their relationship is jeopardized by the arrival of James, a tracker vampire who becomes obsessed with hunting Bella. James lures Bella into a trap, but Edward and his family arrive to defeat him and save her, though she is severely injured. At prom, Bella expresses her desire to become a vampire, but Edward is hesitant to turn her.

Writer
Melissa Rosenberg
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt1099212
Script date
February 11, 2008
67Scenes
21Characters
82Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

Twilight Save the Cat analysis

Bella moves from Arizona to rainy Forks and navigates new relationships and dangers as she discovers Edward’s vampire secret.

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Key characters

Isabella Swan

Isabella Swan is listed as Protagonist. 17-year-old, introverted, pale, vulnerable beauty. In the parsed data, Isabella Swan is connected to 64 scenes, 288 dialogue lines, 289 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

64 scenes / 288 dialogue lines

Edward Cullen

Edward Cullen is listed as Vampire. 17-year-old vampire, bronze-colored hair, mysterious, lanky. In the parsed data, Edward Cullen is connected to 38 scenes, 178 dialogue lines, 181 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.

38 scenes / 178 dialogue lines

Charlie Swan

Charlie Swan is listed as Police Chief. Bella's father, taciturn, introverted. In the parsed data, Charlie Swan is connected to 17 scenes, 56 dialogue lines, 56 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

17 scenes / 56 dialogue lines

Jessica

Jessica is listed as School friend. Energetic, athletic, gossip. In the parsed data, Jessica is connected to 13 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

13 scenes / 24 dialogue lines

Angela

Angela is listed as School friend. Sweet, low key, insecure. In the parsed data, Angela is connected to 11 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

11 scenes / 17 dialogue lines

Alice Cullen

Alice Cullen is listed as Vampire. 17, pixie-like, rail thin, short black hair. In the parsed data, Alice Cullen is connected to 11 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.

11 scenes / 8 dialogue lines

Carlisle Cullen

Carlisle Cullen is listed as Vampire. Doctor, kind, pale, movie star handsome. In the parsed data, Carlisle Cullen is connected to 10 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.

10 scenes / 23 dialogue lines

Mike Newton

Mike Newton is listed as School friend. Good looking, affable, blond spiky hair. In the parsed data, Mike Newton is connected to 10 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

10 scenes / 12 dialogue lines

Eric

Eric is listed as School friend. Nerd-cute, motor mouth, school paper. In the parsed data, Eric is connected to 10 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

10 scenes / 10 dialogue lines

Rosalie Cullen

Rosalie Cullen is listed as Vampire. 18, long blonde hair, model beautiful. In the parsed data, Rosalie Cullen is connected to 8 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.

8 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

Jasper Hale

Jasper Hale is listed as Vampire. 18, honey-blond hair, tall, lean, tortured. In the parsed data, Jasper Hale is connected to 8 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 47.

8 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

James

James is listed as Vampire. 30, pale white, burgundy eyes, lethal tracker. In the parsed data, James is connected to 5 scenes, 21 dialogue lines, 24 text mentions, first appearing around scene 30.

5 scenes / 21 dialogue lines

Jacob Black

Jacob Black is listed as Quileute friend. 16, Quileute Indian, amiable, long black hair. In the parsed data, Jacob Black is connected to 4 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

4 scenes / 17 dialogue lines

Esme Cullen

Esme Cullen is listed as Vampire. Maternal, heart-shaped face. In the parsed data, Esme Cullen is connected to 4 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 47.

4 scenes / 8 dialogue lines

Victoria

Victoria is listed as Vampire. 26, chaotic red hair. In the parsed data, Victoria is connected to 4 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 30.

4 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Emmett Cullen

Emmett Cullen is listed as Vampire. 17, big, brawny, playful. In the parsed data, Emmett Cullen is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 47.

4 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Rene

Rene is listed as Parent. Eclectic, scattered, anxious. In the parsed data, Rene is connected to 3 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

3 scenes / 20 dialogue lines

Laurent

Laurent is listed as Vampire. 28, glossy black hair, olive skin. In the parsed data, Laurent is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 30.

3 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Billy Black

Billy Black is listed as Jacob's father. Charlie's friend, wheelchair user. In the parsed data, Billy Black is connected to 2 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

2 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

char_CORA

char_CORA is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, char_CORA is connected to 1 scene, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 52.

1 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Phil

Phil is listed as Rene's partner. 31, athlete's body. In the parsed data, Phil is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

1 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Washington - DAWN

    A predator chases a deer through the forest, ending in a violent kill.

  2. 2. EXT. Scottsdale, AZ - DAY

    Bella prepares to leave her mother and Phil to move to Forks.

    Isabella Swan, Rene, Phil
  3. 3. INT. Police Cruiser - DAY

    Charlie picks up Bella and they drive to his house.

    Isabella Swan, Charlie Swan
  4. 4. INT. Charlie's House - DAY

    Bella and Charlie arrive at the house and unpack.

    Isabella Swan, Charlie Swan
  5. 5. EXT. Charlie's House - DAY

    Jacob and Billy Black arrive to give Bella a truck.

    Isabella Swan, Charlie Swan, Jacob Black, Billy Black
  6. 6. INT. Forks High School - DAY

    Bella navigates her first day at school and meets new students.

    Isabella Swan, Jessica, Mike Newton, Eric, Angela
  7. 7. INT. Biology Class - DAY

    Bella sits next to Edward and he reacts with intense hostility.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen
  8. 8. INT. Administration Office - DAY

    Bella encounters Edward trying to change his schedule.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen
  9. 9. EXT. Grisham Mill - LATE AFTERNOON

    A security guard is hunted and killed by an unknown predator.

  10. 10. INT. Forks Coffee Shop - LATE AFTERNOON

    Bella and Charlie have dinner and discuss the Cullens.

    Isabella Swan, Charlie Swan
  11. 11. INT. BIOLOGY CLASS - DAY

    Bella arrives to find her lab table empty, feeling frustrated.

    Isabella Swan
  12. 12. INT. CAFETERIA - DAY

    Bella sits with friends but focuses on the empty Cullen table.

    Isabella Swan, Jessica, Angela
  13. 13. INT. GIRLS BATHROOM - DAY

    Bella encounters Rosalie and Alice in the bathroom.

    Isabella Swan, Rosalie Cullen, Alice Cullen
  14. 14. EXT. FORKS HIGH SCHOOL - DAY

    Bella observes the Cullens leaving without Edward.

    Isabella Swan, Jessica, Mike Newton, Eric, Angela, Rosalie Cullen
  15. 15. INT. CHARLIE'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MORNING

    Bella prepares for school and tells Charlie she is leaving.

    Isabella Swan, Charlie Swan
  16. 16. EXT. CHARLIE'S HOUSE - MORNING

    Charlie surprises Bella with new tires on her truck and discusses a local death.

    Isabella Swan, Charlie Swan
  17. 17. INT. BIOLOGY CLASS/HALLWAY - DAY

    Bella returns to class and finds Edward waiting for her.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Mike Newton, Eric
  18. 18. INT. HIGH SCHOOL - HALLWAY - DAY

    Bella and Edward have a brief, tense conversation after class.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen
  19. 19. EXT. HIGH SCHOOL - PARKING LOT - DAY

    Edward saves Bella from a skidding van.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Mike Newton, Eric
  20. 20. INT. HOSPITAL - TREATMENT AREA - DAY

    Bella is treated at the hospital; Charlie and Dr. Cullen discuss the accident.

    Isabella Swan, Charlie Swan, Carlisle Cullen
  21. 21. INT. HOSPITAL - RECEPTION - DAY

    Bella confronts Edward about his speed and strength.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Charlie Swan, Carlisle Cullen, Rosalie Cullen
  22. 22. INT. BELLA'S ROOM - NIGHT

    Bella wakes up from a dream about Edward.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen
  23. 23. EXT. HIGH SCHOOL - PARKING LOT - DAY

    Bella observes Edward while Mike asks her to prom.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Mike Newton, Alice Cullen, Jasper Hale
  24. 24. INT. COMMUNITY COLLEGE GREENHOUSE - DAY

    Bella confronts Edward again during a field trip.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Jessica, Alice Cullen, Jasper Hale
  25. 25. EXT. COMMUNITY COLLEGE GREENHOUSE - BUSES - DAY

    Edward tells Bella they shouldn't be friends.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Alice Cullen
  26. 26. INT. CHARLIE'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - EVENING

    Bella returns home and talks to Charlie.

    Isabella Swan, Charlie Swan
  27. 27. INT. HIGH SCHOOL - CAFETERIA - DAY

    Bella and Edward talk at the salad bar.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Jessica, Mike Newton, Eric, Angela
  28. 28. EXT. LA PUSH BEACH - DAY

    Bella visits the beach with friends and meets Jacob Black.

    Isabella Swan, Jacob Black, Jessica, Mike Newton, Eric, Angela
  29. 29. EXT. LA PUSH BEACH - DAY

    Bella and Jacob discuss the Cullens and Quileute legends while at the beach.

    Isabella Swan, Jacob Black, Jessica, Mike Newton, Eric, Angela
  30. 30. EXT. SHACK COMMUNITY ON THE RIVER - LATE AFTERNOON

    Waylon Forge is attacked and killed by James, Victoria, and Laurent.

    James, Victoria, Laurent
  31. 31. INT. BELLA'S ROOM - MORNING

    Bella researches Quileute legends on her computer.

    Isabella Swan
  32. 32. EXT. FORKS HIGH SCHOOL - SUNNY DAY

    Bella plans a trip to Port Angeles with Jessica and Angela.

    Isabella Swan, Jessica, Eric, Angela
  33. 33. INT. BOUTIQUE, PORT ANGELES - AFTERNOON

    Bella leaves her friends to visit a bookstore.

    Isabella Swan, Jessica, Angela
  34. 34. EXT. WAREHOUSE AT END OF PARKING LOT - NIGHT

    Edward rescues Bella from a group of men.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen
  35. 35. INT. EDWARD'S CAR - NIGHT

    Edward drives Bella back, expressing his anger.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen
  36. 36. EXT. WATERFALL RESTAURANT - NIGHT

    Edward and Bella have dinner and discuss his abilities.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Jessica, Angela
  37. 37. EXT/INT. FORKS POLICE STATION - NIGHT

    Bella and Edward learn about Waylon's death from Carlisle.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Charlie Swan, Carlisle Cullen
  38. 38. INT. BELLA'S ROOM - NIGHT

    Bella realizes Edward is a vampire.

    Isabella Swan
  39. 39. EXT. FOREST - DAY

    Bella confronts Edward about his identity.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Rosalie Cullen, Alice Cullen, Jasper Hale
  40. 40. EXT. MEADOW - DAY

    Edward reveals his true form in the sunlight.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen
  41. 41. EXT. Meadow - DAY

    Edward and Bella discuss his nature and his struggle to control his thirst for her blood.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen
  42. 42. INT. Bella's Room - MORNING

    Bella reflects on her relationship with Edward and sees him waiting outside.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen
  43. 43. EXT. Olympic Rainforest - DAY

    Edward explains his history and how he became a vampire.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen
  44. 44. EXT. River's Edge - DAY

    Edward explains his family's 'vegetarian' lifestyle and their unique abilities.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen
  45. 45. EXT. Charlie's House - TWILIGHT

    Bella and Edward wash her truck; Jacob and Billy arrive.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Charlie Swan, Jacob Black, Billy Black
  46. 46. INT. Bella's Room - MORNING

    Bella wakes up from a nightmare.

    Isabella Swan
  47. 47. EXT. Cullen House - DAY

    Bella visits the Cullen house and meets Edward's family.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Carlisle Cullen, Rosalie Cullen, Emmett Cullen, Alice Cullen
  48. 48. INT. Edward's Room - DAY

    Edward gives Bella a tour of his room.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen
  49. 49. EXT. Edward's Room Deck - DAY

    Edward takes Bella to the top of a tree.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen
  50. 50. EXT. High School - DAY

    Bella and Edward arrive at school together.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Jessica, Eric, Angela
  51. 51. EXT. Forest - DAY

    James, Victoria, and Laurent track the police posse.

    James, Victoria, Laurent
  52. 52. INT. Forks Coffee Shop - LATE AFTERNOON

    Bella has dinner with Charlie.

    Isabella Swan, Charlie Swan
  53. 53. INT. Bella's Room - NIGHT

    Bella talks to her mother and finds Edward in her room.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Rene
  54. 54. INT. Charlie's House - LATE AFTERNOON

    Bella tells Charlie she has a date with Edward.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Charlie Swan
  55. 55. INT. Charlie's House - LATE AFTERNOON

    Bella introduces Edward to Charlie, who is skeptical but allows them to leave for a baseball game.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Charlie Swan
  56. 56. EXT. Charlie's House - LATE AFTERNOON

    Edward and Bella leave for the baseball game.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen
  57. 57. EXT. Clearing in Woods - TWILIGHT

    The Cullens play baseball until James, Victoria, and Laurent arrive.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Carlisle Cullen, Rosalie Cullen, Emmett Cullen, Alice Cullen
  58. 58. EXT. Baseball Field / Jeep - LATE TWILIGHT

    Edward rushes Bella away from the field.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen
  59. 59. INT. Charlie's House - NIGHT

    Bella stages a breakup with Edward to protect Charlie.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Charlie Swan
  60. 60. INT. Cullen House Garage - NIGHT

    The Cullens plan how to protect Bella from James.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Carlisle Cullen, Rosalie Cullen, Emmett Cullen, Alice Cullen
  61. 61. INT. Scottsdale Hotel - LATE AFTERNOON

    Alice and Jasper wait with Bella until James calls.

    Isabella Swan, Alice Cullen, Jasper Hale
  62. 62. EXT. Mimi's School of Dance - NIGHT

    Bella arrives at the ballet studio to save her mother.

    Isabella Swan
  63. 63. EXT. Mimi's School of Dance - NIGHT

    Bella arrives at the dance studio to confront James.

    Isabella Swan
  64. 64. INT. Mimi's School of Dance - Studio - NIGHT

    Bella enters the studio and is confronted by James, who has set a trap.

    Isabella Swan, James
  65. 65. INT. Hospital Room - DAY

    Bella recovers in the hospital with Rene and Edward.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Rene
  66. 66. EXT. Charlie's House - LATE AFTERNOON

    Edward picks up Bella for the prom.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Charlie Swan
  67. 67. EXT/INT. Mansion, View Point Inn - TWILIGHT

    Bella and Edward attend the prom.

    Isabella Swan, Edward Cullen, Jessica, Mike Newton, Eric, Angela

Dialogue examples

Me, and my family, we're different from others of our kind. We're not nomadic, we have a permanent home. We only hunt animals. We've learned to control our thirst... But you - your scent, it's like a drug to me... my own personal brand of heroin.

Edward Cullen / Scene 41

Just cause they're newcomers. We're lucky to have a surgeon like Dr. Cullen at our podunk hospital. Lucky his wife wanted to live in a small town. Lucky his kids aren't like a lot of the hell-raisers around here.

Charlie Swan / Scene 10

About three things I was absolutely positive. One, Edward was a vampire. Two, there was a part of him that thirsted for my blood. And three... I was falling, unconditionally and irrevocably, in love with him.

Isabella Swan / Scene 42

But they live together. And the little dark haired girl, Alice, she's really weird.. she's with Jasper, the blonde who looks like he's in pain. I mean, Dr. Cullen's like this foster dad slash match maker.

Jessica / Scene 6

...c'mon, Eric, stuff that compost down deep... that's it... now Tyler, take a big steaming cup of 'compost tea.' This is recycling at its most basic level - hey, don't drink that!

Carlisle Cullen / Scene 24

Because they're all together. Like, together together. The blonde girl, Rosalie, and the big dark-haired guy, Emmett.. they're a thing. I'm not even sure that's legal.

Jessica / Scene 6

Alright, Phil's a minor league baseball player, so he travels a lot. My mother stayed home with me but it made her unhappy. So I decided to spend time with my father.

Isabella Swan / Scene 18

Onion root tip cells! That's what's on your slides. Separate and label them into the phases of mitosis. The first partners to get it right, win... the golden onion!

Carlisle Cullen / Scene 17

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